Sony HX50V vs Sony W230

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony HX50V versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was unveiled 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX50V scores vs the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX50V features outer dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX50V against the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and W230.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger HX50V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.